“It’s been an honour to lead Cycling Australia through many highs and lows,” Mueller was quoted as saying in a CA statement.

“In recent times the position has grown into almost a full time role, which I can simply no longer manage.

“Given the challenges the sport is currently facing the timing is right to hand the reins over to a new leader with a different skill-set to enable the sport to realise its enormous commercial potential,” added Mueller, who will stay on in the post until the end of September to ensure a smooth transition.